I grew up in Martin, SD and attended Dakota Wesleyan University where I received my degree in elementary education. I recently graduated from Concordia University where I obtained my master's degree in early childhood. I have taught kindergarten for two years in Bridgewater, SD. This will be my 11th year at Riverside Public School where I have been the Title 1 teacher and now the kindergarten teacher. I have coached varsity volleyball and track. I am married to my husband Ryan and we have three awesome children; Ashtyn (11), Turner(9), and Easton(3).